All News

Mon, 4 Mar, 2013

Accommodation plans for Esther Starkman and Johnny Bright

Over the past few years, Edmonton Public Schools has seen tremendous growth in student enrolment at a number of sites, particularly Esther Starkman and Johnny Bright.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2013

Board decides to hold off on repairs to McKay Avenue Archives and Museum building

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees decided not to proceed with repairs to the McKay Avenue building at this time.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2013

Edmonton Catholic and Public Boards partner to look at student transportation

The Edmonton Catholic School District and the Edmonton Public School Board have joined forces to carry out a feasibility study on a joint transportation plan.

Wed, 6 Feb, 2013

Board approves Appointment of Returning Officer for Upcoming Election

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of the City of Edmonton’s Returning Officer for the purposes of the 2013 school board election.

Fri, 25 Jan, 2013

Proposed boundary changes for Victoria School of the Arts will not proceed

Based on feedback from the community, proposed changes to the senior high attendance boundary for Victoria School of the Arts will not go ahead.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2013

Board approves use of capital reserve funds to address rapidly growing student populations

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to use a portion of the District’s Capital Reserve funds to address the rapid growth in student enrolment at three district schools.

Wed, 16 Jan, 2013

Board committed to concussion safety

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees received a report on the District’s use of  best practices to prevent and address concussions concussions among student athletes.

Wed, 9 Jan, 2013

Board approves remuneration for next term

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to increase Trustee remuneration effective October 22, 2013.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2012

Opportunity to provide feedback on revised policy on assessment

The Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees is currently considering a revised policy on student assessment, achievement and growth.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2012

Board considers revised policy on assessment

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees considered a revised policy on student assessment, achievement and growth. This is the first step in approving a new version of the policy.